In EAD Annual Report 2018

Equity & Diversity Annual Report – 2018
Foreword

At the Reserve Bank, we recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion in creating an
organisation that attracts, supports and develops the most effective and productive
employees. By doing this, we will be in the best position to serve the people of Australia.

We believe all our employees should be able to come to work and contribute fully, based on
their broad range of experience and skill. To achieve this, the Bank is committed to
supporting all of our people to succeed, regardless of their sex, age, race, disability,
religion or sexual orientation.

Valuing diversity and promoting inclusion has provided the Bank with a foundation that has
helped shape our culture. To build on this foundation, we regularly review our policies and
processes to ensure we are meeting the needs of an ever-changing workforce. We encourage the
participation of all our people in programs and initiatives designed to enhance our
diversity and provide opportunity that may have been less accessible in the past to some
individuals and groups.

Our employees have embraced the concepts of inclusion and actively participate in a range of
projects, work groups and activities that celebrate and encourage diversity. This includes
developing policies, raising awareness through education and information sessions, and
sharing festivals and cultural celebrations.

This Equity & Diversity Annual Report, which relates to the 2017/18 financial
year, shows the progress we are making as we strive to embed a range of diversity and
inclusion initiatives that provide long-term benefits to the Bank and our people.